Work from the my solo exhibition Gilty 2013, Melbourne. 18ct gold hand woven chains, 24ct gold leaf, chocolate.This exhibition was experienced twice. First it was presented as a normal exhibition of gold jewellery. Then during the opening event it was revealed to be made from chocolate and the viewers proceeded to eat all the work until only the chains remained.More images and text can be seen at www.clairemcardle.com/gilty

Work from my solo exhibition Identity Fair Melbourne, 2014.Leather, polystyrene.The neckpieces were presented inside a tent and could be viewed by inserting your head into the space (as above). The work questions Australian identity. There was a meditative space in which you could place your head to limit simulation to contemplate the questions raised (left).More images can be seen at www.clairemcardle.com/identity-fair

This work is from my solo exhibition Worn Translations 2013, Craft Melbourne.Translated item of clothing with a personal story (videoed). (Left: before, Right: after)This work took items of clothing with a story and traded them for something agreed upon. The resulting work has the same mass as the worn garment, translated into a jewellery work.Videos of the stories and more images of the work can be seen at www.clairemcardle.com/worn-translations

Work from my solo exhibition Public Displays of Attention Melbourne 2011, Sydney 2012.Hand dyed silk.At the opening people could try on which ever pieces attracted the right level of attention for them. They were then photographed with their piece(s) and the photo was later sent to them as a postcard.More images can be seen at www.clairemcardle.com/public-displays-of-attention

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